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FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For Quarter Ended September 30, 1995
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Commission file number 0-15886
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The Navigators Group, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-3138397
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(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
123 William Street, New York, New York 10038
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(212) 406-2900
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report.)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes x No
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock as of the latest practicable date.
On November 10, 1995 there were 8,152,151 shares of common stock, $0.10 par
value issued and outstanding.
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THE NAVIGATORS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Balance Sheets
September 30, 1995 and December 31, 1994 . . . . . . . . . . 1
Statements of Income
Three Months Ended September 30, 1995 and
Three Months Ended September 30, 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Nine Months Ended September 30, 1995 and
Nine Months Ended September 30, 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Statements of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30, 1995 and
Nine Months Ended September 30, 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Notes to Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Part II. OTHER INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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THE NAVIGATORS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
September 30, 1995 Dec. 31, 1994
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(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Investments:
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 1995,
$195,739,434; 1994, $179,313,149) $199,907,677 $174,579,590
Equity securities, available for sale, at fair value (cost: 1995,
$5,220,923; 1994, $4,595,463) 7,323,656 5,763,444
Short-term investments, at cost which approximates market 20,670,699 19,643,813
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Sub-total investments 227,902,032 199,986,847
Investment in affiliated company 2,366,622 2,386,258
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Total investments 230,268,654 202,373,105
Cash 2,657,265 730,047
Premiums in course of collection 17,897,939 24,608,943
Commissions receivable 5,501,690 5,126,953
Accrued investment income 3,106,406 2,949,340
Prepaid reinsurance premiums 6,315,705 12,224,772
Reinsurance receivable on paid and unpaid losses
and loss adjustment expenses 168,233,475 199,888,216
Federal income tax recoverable -- 6,406,340
Deferred federal income tax benefit 10,220,355 13,413,513
Deferred policy acquisition costs 2,629,150 2,910,422
Other assets 3,623,490 3,399,430
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Total assets $450,454,129 $474,031,081
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities:
Reserves for loss and loss adjustment expenses $299,905,298 $314,898,083
Unearned premiums 24,718,899 35,721,013
Reinsurance balances payable 7,146,785 11,002,226
Loans payable to banks 19,750,000 25,500,000
Federal income tax payable 564,222 --
Deferred state & local income taxes 1,071,360 1,221,459
Notes payable to shareholders 991,356 2,608,072
Accounts payable and other liabilities 4,121,392 5,556,994
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Total liabilities 358,269,312 396,507,847
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Commitments and contingencies -- --
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred Stock, $.10 par value, authorized
1,000,000 shares, no shares issued -- --
Common Stock, $.10 par value
Authorized 10,000,000 shares
Issued and outstanding 8,152,151 in 1995 and 8,151,401 in 1994 815,215 815,140
Additional paid-in capital 34,992,802 34,983,877
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale (net of
income taxes (benefits) of $2,132,132 in 1995 and $(1,212,296) in 1994) 4,138,844 (2,353,281)
Foreign currency translation adjustment 154,391 105,033
Retained earnings 52,083,565 43,972,465
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Total stockholders' equity 92,184,817 77,523,234
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $450,454,129 $474,031,081
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See accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements.
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THE NAVIGATORS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Three Months Ended
September 30
1995 1994
(Unaudited)
Revenues:
Net premiums earned $24,908,174 $17,795,064
Commission income 2,588,599 2,582,822
Net investment income 3,508,621 3,261,044
Net realized capital losses (283,795) (82,785)
Other income 248,907 365,649
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Total revenues 30,970,506 23,921,794
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Operating expenses:
Losses and loss adjustment
expenses incurred 18,765,558 16,518,188
Commissions 2,958,837 3,592,417
Other operating expenses 4,842,932 5,484,873
Interest expense 458,607 572,394
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Total operating expenses 27,025,934 26,167,872
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Operating income (loss) before income taxes 3,944,572 (2,246,078)
Income tax expense (benefit):
Current 1,065,958 (533,948)
Deferred (201,134) 2,546,469
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Total income tax expense (benefit): 864,824 2,012,521
Net income (loss) $ 3,079,748 $(4,258,599)
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Per share data:
Average common and common equivalent
shares outstanding 8,202,123 8,196,919
Net income (loss) $ 0.38 $ (0.52)
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See accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements.
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THE NAVIGATORS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Nine Months Ended
September 30
1995 1994
(Unaudited)
Revenues:
Net premiums earned $63,560,122 $ 64,260,006
Commission income 8,062,545 8,085,112
Net investment income 10,362,723 9,633,706
Net realized capital gains 30,575 173,471
Other income 738,671 417,597
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Total revenues 82,754,636 82,569,892
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Operating expenses:
Losses and loss adjustment
expenses incurred 46,362,724 78,614,300
Commissions 8,824,953 11,920,309
Other operating expenses 15,975,585 16,509,389
Interest expense 1,532,192 1,174,454
Merger expenses -- 5,679,697
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Total operating expenses 72,695,454 113,898,149
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Operating income (loss) before income taxes 10,059,182 (31,328,257)
Income tax expense (benefit):
Current 2,270,033 (5,352,688)
Deferred (321,951) (5,069,006)
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Total income tax expense (benefit): 1,948,082 (10,421,694)
Net income (loss) $ 8,111,100 $(20,906,563)
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Per share data:
Average common and common equivalent
shares outstanding 8,194,792 8,213,054
Net income (loss) $ 0.99 $ (2.55)
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See accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements.
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THE NAVIGATORS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Nine Months Ended
September 30
1995 1994
(Unaudited)
Operating activities:
Net income $ 8,111,100 $(20,906,563)
Adjustments to reconcile net
income to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Depreciation & amortization 531,602 448,725
Reinsurance receivable on paid
and unpaid losses and loss
adjustment expenses 31,654,741 (71,043,164)
Reserve for losses and loss
adjustment expenses (14,992,785) 96,458,536
Prepaid reinsurance premiums 5,909,067 12,473,452
Unearned premiums (11,002,114) (9,593,649)
Premiums in course of collection 6,711,004 9,629,020
Commissions receivable (374,737) 242,886
Advance to insurance companies -- (1,295,366)
Deferred policy acquisition costs 281,272 (38,654)
Accrued investment income (157,066) 56,302
Reinsurance balances payable (3,855,441) 2,168,945
Deposits with reinsurers -- 907,500
Funds due reinsurers -- (447,070)
Federal income taxes recoverable 6,406,340 (6,278,984)
Federal income tax payable 564,222 --
Deferred federal income taxes (151,270) (5,211,748)
Net realized losses (gains) on investments (30,491) (173,471)
Other (2,358,375) 2,033,771
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Net cash provided by operating activities $ 27,247,069 $ 9,430,468
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Investing activities:
Fixed maturities available for sale at fair value:
Redemptions and maturities $ 15,325,810 $ 10,057,007
Sales 52,825,521 13,273,927
Purchases (85,146,699) (33,541,404)
Equity securities:
Sales 1,105,043 3,144,375
Purchases (1,546,301) (838,558)
Payable for securities purchased 649,728 44,806
Net sale (purchases) of short-term investments (1,026,886) (9,381,506)
Purchase of property and equipment (148,351) (614,730)
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Net cash used in investing activities $(17,962,135) $(17,856,083)
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Financing activities:
Proceeds from bank loans $ 1,000,000 $ 51,000,000
Repayment of bank loans (6,750,000) (31,520,000)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 9,000 9,485
Notes payable to shareholders (1,616,716) 5,280,263
Distribution to shareholders -- (16,323,003)
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Net cash provided by financing activities $ (7,357,716) $ 8,446,745
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Increase (decrease) in cash $ 1,927,218 $ 21,130
Cash at beginning of period 730,047 2,107,687
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Cash at end of period $ 2,657,265 $ 2,128,817
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See accompanying notes to interim consolidated financial statements.
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THE NAVIGATORS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(1) Accounting Policies
The interim financial statements are unaudited but reflect all
adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to
provide a fair statement of the results of The Navigators Group, Inc.
and its subsidiaries (the "Company") for the interim periods
presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.
The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily
indicative of results for the full year. These financial statements
should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes
thereto contained in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1994.
(2) Acquisition of the Somerset Companies
On June 30, 1994, the stockholders of the Company approved eight
substantially identical agreements of merger providing for the
acquisition by the Company of eight affiliated underwriting agencies,
Somerset Marine, Inc., Somerset of Georgia, Inc., Somerset Insurance
Services of Texas, Inc., Somerset Insurance Services of California,
Inc., Somerset Insurance Services of Washington, Inc., Somerset
Property, Inc., Somerset Re Management, Inc. and Navigators Management
Corporation, collectively known as the Somerset Companies.
The Company issued 2,875,000 shares of its common stock for all the
outstanding common stock of the Somerset Companies. The mergers were
accounted for under a method of accounting similar to "pooling of
interests."
(3) Reinsurance Ceded
The Company's ceded earned premiums were $13,533,107 and $28,640,251
for the three months ended September 30, 1995 and 1994, respectively,
and were $53,376,346 and $87,373,595 for the nine months ended
September 30, 1995 and 1994, respectively. The Company's ceded losses
were $11,690,991 and $28,744,331 for the three months ended September
30, 1995 and 1994, respectively, and were $48,395,887 and $146,605,884
for the nine months ended September 30, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
(4) Commitments and Contingencies
In February 1995, the Insurance Commissioner of the State of
California, in accordance with voter referendum "Proposition 103,"
provided the Company with an initial notification of a rollback of
premium rates. In the action, the Commissioner
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has alleged that the Company's refund obligation is approximately
$3,700,000, plus interest to date of approximately $2,500,000. The
Company has responded to the Commissioner with the assertion that the
Company does not have a rollback obligation. The Company is
continuing negotiations with the Commissioner in an attempt to settle
this action. If a refund is ultimately made, the Company expects to
be able to recover some portion from reinsurers. In addition, the
Company is a defendant in various legal actions arising from the
normal course of its business. Management does not believe that the
outcome of these actions will result in a material adverse effect to
the Company.
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THE NAVIGATORS GROUP, INC.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
GENERAL
The Company is a holding company with 12 wholly owned
subsidiaries.
Two of the Company's subsidiaries, Navigators Insurance
Company and NIC Insurance Company ("NIC"), specialize principally in
underwriting marine, aviation and property (including inland marine) insurance
and certain lines of specialty reinsurance and non-marine insurance.
Navigators Insurance Company has been active since 1983. NIC is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Navigators, was licensed in 1989 and began operations during
1990. Navigators Insurance Company and NIC are collectively referred to herein
as "Navigators."
Eight of the Company's subsidiaries, Somerset Marine, Inc.,
Somerset of Georgia, Inc., Somerset Insurance Services of Texas, Inc., Somerset
Insurance Services of California, Inc., Somerset Insurance Services of
Washington, Inc., Somerset Property, Inc., Somerset Re Management, Inc. and
Navigators Management Corporation (collectively, the "Somerset Companies"), are
a group of underwriting management companies which produce, manage and
underwrite insurance and reinsurance for Navigators and nine other unrelated
insurance companies. The other subsidiaries of the Company are Somerset
Casualty Agency, Inc. and Somerset Marine Aviation Property Managers Inc.,
which are both inactive.
The Somerset Companies were acquired by the Company pursuant
to mergers that were approved by the stockholders of the Company at a special
meeting held June 30, 1994. The Company accounted for the transfer of the
Somerset Companies' assets and liabilities at historical cost under a method of
accounting similar to "pooling of interests" and, accordingly, has reported
results of operations as if the Company and the Somerset Companies had been
combined as of January 1, 1994.
The Company's revenue is primarily comprised of premiums,
commissions and investment income. Navigators derives substantially all of its
business from direct participation in, or by reinsuring certain members of,
insurance pools managed by the Somerset Companies. The insurance business and
operations of Navigators are managed by one of the Somerset Companies,
Navigators Management Corporation.
The Somerset Companies specialize principally in four lines of
business: marine, aviation and property (including inland marine) insurance and
certain lines of specialty reinsurance and non-marine insurance. They
underwrite this business through four syndicates of insurance companies,
Navigators having the largest participation in each of the four syndicates.
The Somerset
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Companies derive their revenue from commissions, investment income and service
fees from Navigators and other insurers. Commissions are earned both on a
fixed percentage of premiums and on underwriting profits on business placed
with the participating insurance companies within the four syndicates.
Property and casualty insurance premiums are cyclical in nature and,
accordingly, during a "hard market" demand for property and casualty insurance
exceeds supply, or capacity, and as a result, premiums and commissions
increase. On the downturn of the property and casualty cycle, supply exceeds
demand, and as a result, premiums and commissions decrease.
Navigators and the Somerset Companies earn investment income
on cash balances and invested assets. The Somerset Companies also earn
investment income on fiduciary funds. Such fiduciary funds are invested,
subject to applicable insurance regulations, primarily in short-term
instruments.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
General. The 1994 results of operations of the Company were
dominated by the Northridge, California earthquake, which occurred on January
17, 1994. The Company's pre-tax loss (including direct property losses of
$35,388,000, reinsurance reinstatement premiums of $1,925,000 and reinsurance
account losses of $1,952,000, but net of reinsurance) in 1994 from the
Northridge Earthquake totalled $39,265,000.
As a result of this loss, management has restructured the
Company by withdrawing from the large commercial and industrial property
business which produced most of the earthquake loss, emphasizing its core ocean
marine business, and developing its inland marine business as well as a new
non-marine program book of business.
The results of the third quarter of 1995 reflect this
restructuring in that written premiums have been reduced while the continuing
book of business has produced profits.
However, the results also reflect the impact of losses from
the Northridge Earthquake. During the nine months ended September 30, 1995,
the total gross losses on direct property claims arising from the Northridge
Earthquake increased approximately $16,439,000 from $125,361,000 to
$141,800,000. During the three months ended September 30, 1995, the total
gross losses on direct property claims arising from the Northridge Earthquake
remained virtually unchanged. The Company added gross and net bulk reserves
of $11,000,000 and $4,500,000, respectively, which are expected to cover any
further deterioration of losses from the Northridge Earthquake. The net losses
incurred from the Northridge Earthquake were approximately $10,721,000 in the
nine months ended September 30, 1995. During the nine months ended September
30, 1995, the net direct property losses from the Northridge Earthquake were
approximately $6,221,000, excluding the net bulk reserves. There
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can be no assurance given that additional losses will not be reported or
adjustments made to existing reserves.
Revenues. Gross written premium for the first nine months
of 1995 decreased by 25% to approximately $105,934,000 from approximately
$142,040,000 for the first nine months of 1994.
The following table sets forth Navigators' gross written
premium by line of business and net written premium in the aggregate:
Nine Months Ended September 30,
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Marine $ 44,018 41% $47,344 33%
Aviation 33,534 32% 37,915 27%
Property and Inland
Marine 9,322 9% 35,863 25%
Specialty Reinsurance
and Non-Marine
Insurance 19,060 18% 20,918 15%
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Total Gross Premium Written $105,934 100% $142,040 100%
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Ceded Premium Written (47,551) (74,733)
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Total Net Premium Written 58,383 67,307
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Marine Premium. Gross marine premium written decreased 7%
when comparing the first nine months of 1995 to the first nine months of 1994.
Management believes this decrease is due to the timing of certain policies and
does not reflect the actual condition of its marine business. It anticipates
that the total amount of marine business written in 1995 will be similar to the
amount written in 1994.
Aviation Premium. Gross aviation premium written decreased
12% from the first nine months of 1994 to the first nine months of 1995.
Following an evaluation of its aviation business, management has decided to
reduce its participation in airline and aircraft product business, two segments
of its aviation business. In addition, effective December 31, 1995, the
Company will cease its participation in the Airplane Owners and Pilots
Association program, which is expected to contribute approximately $2,000,000
in premium in 1995. The Company expects aviation premium to be less for the
1995 year than it was in 1994.
Property Premium. Gross property and inland marine premium
written decreased 74% from the first nine months of 1994 to
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the first nine months of 1995. In 1994, this business consisted primarily of
large commercial and industrial property risks, which was essentially a
property catastrophe book of business, with a relatively small amount of inland
marine risks. In late 1994, Navigators decided to cease writing large
commercial and industrial property risks and to concentrate on the inland
marine risks and, therefore, 1995 gross written premium is primarily inland
marine.
Specialty Reinsurance and Non-Marine Insurance Premium. Gross
specialty reinsurance and non-marine insurance premium written decreased 9%
from the first nine months of 1994 to the first nine months of 1995. The
decrease was due primarily to management's decision to cease writing
proportional reinsurance. Management is now developing non-marine program
business to augment its reinsurance book.
Ceded Premium. The decrease in ceded premium corresponds with
the decrease in gross writings along with reinstatement premiums incurred
during the first nine months of 1994 due primarily to the Northridge
Earthquake.
Total Premium. Net earned premium for the first nine months
of 1995 was approximately $63,560,000 as compared to approximately $64,260,000
for the first nine months of 1994. Net earned premium generally follows the
pattern of written premium; however, during 1995, the run-off of the property
business, including the amortization of the existing property unearned premium
reserve, has resulted in a decrease in writings but a fairly level earned
premium for the nine months ended September 30, 1995 and an increase in earned
premium for the three months ended September 30, 1995.
Commission income, based on gross premiums earned and net
underwriting profits, remained substantially level during the first nine months
of 1995 at approximately $8,063,000 compared to approximately $8,085,000 during
the corresponding period in 1994.
Investment income increased 8% to approximately $10,363,000
during the first nine months of 1995 from approximately $9,634,000 during the
corresponding period in 1994. This increase is due primarily to the increased
amount of invested assets.
Included in pre-tax net income were approximately $31,000 in
realized capital gains for the first nine months of 1995 and approximately
$173,000 in realized capital gains for the same period last year. On an after
tax basis these represent realized gains of $0.00 and $0.01 per share for the
respective periods.
Expenses. The ratio of loss and loss adjustment expenses
incurred to net premiums earned was 72.9% and 122.3% during the first nine
months of 1995 and 1994, respectively. The 1994 loss ratio includes direct
property losses from the Northridge Earthquake which at that time totalled
$35,388,000. The decrease is due primarily to a return to more normal
experience in
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comparison to the losses from the Northridge Earthquake, various airline losses
and reinsurance costs in 1994, offset by additional Northridge Earthquake
development in 1995.
Commission expense as a percentage of net premiums earned were
13.9% and 18.6% during the first nine months of 1995 and 1994, respectively.
This decrease is reflective of increased reinstatement premium payments to
reinsurers in 1994 as a result of the Northridge Earthquake.
Other operating expenses decreased 3% to approximately
$15,976,000 during the first nine months of 1995 from approximately $16,509,000
during the corresponding period in 1994. Severance charges as a result of a
reduction in staff accounted for approximately $820,000 of the operating
expenses for the first nine months of 1995. These severance charges were
offset by a commensurate decrease in salary expenses and a decrease in guaranty
fund assessments.
Interest expense reflected during the first nine months of
1995 is attributable to revolving credit loans and a term loan provided for by
a credit agreement entered into on August 5, 1994. The term loan's principal
was reduced from $22,500,000 at December 31, 1994 to $18,750,000 at September
30, 1995. The revolving credit loans were reduced by $2,000,000 from
$3,000,000 at December 31, 1994 to $1,000,000 at September 30, 1995.
The effective tax rate was a 19.4% expense and a 33.3% benefit
for the nine months ended September 30, 1995 and 1994, respectively. For 1995,
the effective rate is less than the statutory federal, state and local rates
due primarily to tax-free investment income earned.
For the first nine months of 1995, the Company had after tax
income of approximately $8,111,000 compared to an after tax loss of
approximately $20,907,000 for the same period last year, primarily due to a
return to normal experience in comparison to the losses from the Northridge
Earthquake. On a per share basis, this represents net income of $0.99 and a
net loss of $2.55 for the first nine months of 1995 and 1994, respectively.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash flow from operations was approximately $27,247,000 and
approximately $18,789,000 for the first nine months of 1995 and 1994,
respectively.
Investment assets grew 14% during the first nine months of
1995 to $230,269,000 at September 30, 1995. Investment income during the nine
months was $10,363,000, an increase of 8%, reflecting increased assets.
The Company has entered into a credit agreement dated as of
August 5, 1994. Pursuant to the credit agreement, the Company may borrow,
subject to certain conditions, up to an aggregate of
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$5,000,000 in revolving credit loans. As of September 30, 1995, the Company
had outstanding $1,000,000 in revolving credit loans.
As of September 30, 1995, the Company's consolidated
stockholders' equity was approximately $92,185,000, an increase from
approximately $77,523,000 as of December 31, 1994.
As of October 31, 1995, the Company has paid approximately
$93,769,000 of claims related to the Northridge Earthquake, of which
approximately $71,663,000 is subject to indemnification by reinsurers. To date
the Company has experienced no significant difficulties collecting reinsured
losses.
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THE NAVIGATORS GROUP, INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
Part II - Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings:
Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries is a party to, nor is
the property thereof the subject of, any pending legal proceedings
which depart from the ordinary routine litigation incident to the kinds
of business conducted by the Company and its subsidiaries or, if such
proceedings constitute other than routine litigation, in which there is
a reasonable possibility of an adverse decision which could have any
material adverse effect upon the financial condition of the Company.
In February 1995, the Insurance Commissioner of the State of California
(the "Commissioner"), in accordance with voter referendum "Proposition
103," provided the Company with an initial notification of a rollback
of premium rates. In the action, the Commissioner has alleged that the
Company's refund obligation is approximately $3,700,000, plus interest
to date of approximately $2,500,000. The Company has responded to the
Commissioner with the assertion that the Company does not have a
rollback obligation. The Company is continuing negotiations with the
Commissioner in an attempt to settle this action. If a refund is
ultimately made, the Company expects to be able to recover some portion
from reinsurers. Management does not believe that the outcome of this
action will result in a material adverse effect to the Company.
Item 2. Changes in Securities:
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities:
None.
Item 4. Submissions of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders:
None.
Item 5. Other Information:
None.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K:
(a) Exhibits:
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit
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27.1 Financial Data Schedule
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(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
There were no reports on Form 8-K filed for the nine months
ended September 30, 1995.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
The Navigators Group, Inc.
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(Registrant)
November 13, 1995 /s/ W. ALLEN BARNETT
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(Date) W. Allen Barnett, Senior Vice
President, Chief Financial Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Sequentially
Numbered
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit Page
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27.1 Financial Data Schedule
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